Darren Criss also showed up to watch Lynch perform as he cut a cool figure in a white shirt and blue jeans.

Hitting the high notes: Darren Criss turned up to the after party which was held at Ruby Foo's

Broadway baby: On Sunday, the PETA spokeswoman will conclude her run as Miss Hannigan in Annie at the Palace Theatre

Jane was obviously very appreciative
of her friends making the effort to view her debut and she tweeted:
'Thanks my @GLEETV family for supporting me tonight at @ANNIEonBroadway
!!'

However,
she also thanked her new co-stars and posted: 'So much love to my new
@ANNIEonBroadway family!!! What a night. You have made me one happy
Hannigan.'

Jane
stars in Annie as the cruel alcoholic Miss Agatha Hannigan who manages
the orphanage and plots to become filthy rich at Annie's expense.

Her
turn, which runs until 14 July, has been well received by fans with one
person tweeting: '@janemarielynch is BEEYOND as Miss Hannigan in
@ANNIEONBROADWAY. GO SEE HER STAT.'

Take a bow: Jane received some positive feedback from fans after making her debut

Lynch is no stranger to the stage having previously performed with Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City.

However, this role marks her Broadway debut as she replaces Tony Award-winning actress Katie Finneran who has left to begin filming a new NBC comedy series with Michael J. Fox.

Limited run: Lynch is no stranger to the stage having previously performed with Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company and The Second City

No bedtime: Annie star Lilla Crawford had a late night out as she attended the after party with Jane

Jane said in an earlier statement: 'Some may say I know a thing or two about playing intimidating authority figures.

'So I am excited and honored to be making my Broadway debut with the wonderful Annie company at the Palace Theatre and joining the pantheon of women who have taken on the great and irresistible role of wicked Miss Hannigan.'

After the show many of the cast and crew headed to Ruby Foo's for an after party.

Strutting around: Jane was seen walking her dog earlier in the day, while Corey Monteith was keeping a low profile in West Hollywood